Do they leave the I.V. in overnight?

[dietpeach 0]

I'm trying to decide what to pack for my overnight stay at the hospital, and whether to bring my own pajamas or wear the hospital gown. Do they leave the I.V. in overnight? If so, I won't bother with my own PJ's. Thanks.

[TeriVA 0]

They do leave the IV in overnight. I brought my own nightgown and couldn't use it.

[Sunwyse 1]

I had a baggy t-shirt and pj pants but ended up spending the whole night in the hospital gown anyway. I figure, its only one night. And yes, the IV was left in til it was time to leave the next day.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Yes they leave the IV in. You're staying for monitoring, in case you need more care. It would be imprudent for them to remove it and then you need another stick for a new IV etc. So it will stay until you go home.

[Betelnut 10]

Yes, it helps keep you hydrated.

[jsz24 0]

hello, i was banded 2 days ago and stayed in the hospital overnight, yes they kept the iv in and overnight until i got rady to check out. i carried my own clothes to but stayed in the hospital gown all night. i wouldnt carry anything extra just what you wore in to the hospital will be fine.

[dietpeach 0]

Thanks for the replies. I guess I'll be having teh I.V. in all night, so I'll just wear the hospital's gown and won't bother trying to change into my own PJ's.

[mom22 0]

I was just banded on 11/5 - I highly suggest a pair of shorts (stretch waist) or pj bottoms - when you're up walking the halls, you'll really appreciate them! I didn't bring mine - ended up using another hospital gown and putting it on backwards. My suggestion for what to bring (I was in for two days):your own pillow (best thing I brought!), chapstick, cell phone (make sure they allow you to use it with all their equipment-I couldn't call my home or my husband's cell phone with the hospital phone). Good luck - I'm on day 4 and I'm walking, doing light housechores, and drove yesterday.